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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,723.80, 12,041.97 and 5,187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,723.80, 12,041.97 and 5,187 is: 7,159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,723.80 : 12,041.97 = 5,187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,723.80/12,041.97 = 5,187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,723.80x = 12,041.97 × 5,187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,723.80x = 62,461,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,461,708.12/8,723.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,159.92

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